Journal of Research (Urdu), BZU - Multan

(جرنل آف ریسرچ (اردو

Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan (Pakistan)
ISSN (print): 1726-9067
ISSN (online): 1816-3424

سعادت حسن منٹو کے افسانوں میں توہم پرستی اور ضعیف الاعتقادی کی عکاسی

  • Sadaf Mushtaq/
  • Dr. Parveen Kallu/
  • June 30, 2020
Reflection of Superstitions and Credulity/Fallacy in Saadat Hassan Manto's Short Stories
Keywords
Manto Fiction Shortstory Superstitions Beliefs Decline Society
Abstract

Sadat Hassan Manto was born in Komrilala, Ludhiyana, Punjab on 11th May 1916. His forefathers were Kashmiri Pandits. He wrote fiction and is the most reknowned short story writer of Urdu. Mato's writings reflect superstitions and old beliefs. He believes that our society is a victim of superstitions and wrong beliefs. He is of the view that our society is facing social decline and most of the people do wrong deeds to please Muslim monks. This article represents a critical analysis of Manto's fiction in the context mentioned above.

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Author(s):

Sadaf Mushtaq

PhD Scholar

Department of Urdu, G.C.University, Faisalabad

Pakistan

Department of Urdu, G.C.University, Faisalabad

Pakistan

Details:

Type: Article
Volume: 36
Issue: 1
Language: Urdu
Id: 5ece69344e883
Pages 37 - 46
Discipline: Urdu
Published June 30, 2020

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